Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born on April 16, 1947, in New York City[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and holds citizenship in the United States[10][11][12][6]. He practices Islam[13][14]. His education includes attending Power Memorial Academy and the University of California, Los Angeles[15].
He has pursued multiple occupations throughout his career, working as a basketball player and a basketball coach[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]. Beyond sports, he has also worked as an actor, film producer, author, and screenwriter[16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25].
Key Facts
- Child: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11], American English[12]
- Ethnic group: Yoruba people[13], African Americans[14]
- Occupation: screenwriter[15], television actor[16]
- Educated at: University of California, Los Angeles[17], Power Memorial Academy[18]
- Award received: NBA Rookie of the Year Award[19], NBA All-Rookie Team[20], All-NBA Team[21], Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[22], NBA Most Valuable Player Award[23], NBA All-Defensive Team[24], Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year[25], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Children[26], Presidential Medal of Freedom[27], California Hall of Fame[28], Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame[29]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[30]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Sexual orientation: heterosexuality[33]
- League or competition: National Basketball Association[34]
- Commons category: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar[35]
- Position played on team / speciality: center[36]
- Residence: New York City[37], Los Angeles[38]
- Handedness: right-handedness[39]
- Sport: basketball[40]
- Drafted by: Milwaukee Bucks[41]
- Family name: Abdul-Jabbar[42], Alcindor[43]
- Given name: Kareem[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award[45] and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award[46].
Why It Matters
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
He has been cited as an influence by Tony Campbell[49], a basketball player[50], b. 1962[51], of United States[52]; Kevin Gamble[53], a basketball player[54], b. 1965[55], of United States[56]; and Louis Orr[57], a basketball coach[58], 1958–2022[59], of United States[60].
Entities named for him include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award[45] and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award[46].
FAQs
Where was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar born?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born in New York City[2].
What did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar do for work?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar worked as a basketball player[3], basketball coach[4], actor[5], film producer[6], and author[7].
Where did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar go to school?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[17] and Power Memorial Academy[18].
What awards did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar receive?
Honors received include NBA Rookie of the Year Award[19], NBA All-Rookie Team[20], All-NBA Team[21], and Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[22].
Who did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar influence?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been cited as an influence by Tony Campbell[49], Kevin Gamble[53], and Louis Orr[57].